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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1966-10-20, Page 8THE FLORAL DISPLAY at the Internation- al Plowing Match last Friday was arrang- ed by the Wingham Horticultural Society. Receiving visitors to the display were Mrs. W. E. Fielding, left, and Mrs. I. E. Morrey, both of Wingham.—A-T Photo. 444 *4' 41 Fall & Winter Sleepwear COOLER NIGHTS make us look toward warmer sleepwear and when you see our attractive fresh new selection you'll want to get into them right away. Do you like them cosy and "kitten soft?" If so, be sure to see the garments made from a blended fabric of acetate and nylon. They're so cuddly and warm and the styles are most appealing. This fabric is made up into long Pyjamas style as well as long style Gowns Priced at $4.98 or Capri The Shorty Gown sells for $3.98 For those who prefer Flannelette our selection is wide and varied in lovely printed material, and is available in long or Capri Pyjamas as well as pretty Gowns for Only — $2.98 1 EDIGHOFFERS (Wingham) Limited THE FRIENDLY STORE Page 8 Wingham Advance-Times, Thursday, Oct. 20, 1966 Old Magazine Shows Many Changes in 51 Years Gordon Buchanan brought an old magazine into the Ad- vance-Times office and it cer- tainly provided interesting com- parisons. A well-preserved copy of The Saturday Evening Post, it was dated July 10, 1914 The lead article in The Post of 51 years ago was an exhaus- tive discussion of current events in China. Under the picture of a bearded Oriental was the cap- tion, "Yuan Shi Kai, the pre- sident of China, is making such progress that, given a few more years, China will have a real government". Little did the writer of those words realize what would take place in Chinese government in 50 years! Automobile advertising pre- dominated in The Post of 1915. The big feature in the Buick ad was the valve-in-head engine, which was compared with a seige gun -- the most powerful artillery weapon available at that time. The ad mentioned the astounding fact that such a Continued from Page One It was also decided that Wingham stores will remain closed until 1.00 p.m. on Re- membrance Day, November 11th, in order to give their staffs an opportunity to attend the cenotaph service. PROMOTION The businessmen also decid- ed to take part in another Christmas promotion this year, similar to the one sponsored last year when free tickets were given with each purchase by customers at Association stores. Draws will then be made for cash prizes. Pfaident Lorne McDonald narne'd:Murray Gerrie, Ed Edi- ghoffer and De Miller as a nom- inating committee to bring in a slate of officers at the first meeting in 1967. REPORTS During the meeting secretary Jake Jurzi read the minutes of the last meeting and two execu- tive meetings and Warren Cal- lan read the financial report, which indicated the organiza- tion was in a sound position. He indicated there was some prob- lem in getting all the members to pay their dues. President Lorne McDonald welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Beard, the former the new manager of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in Wingham and Murray Gerrie as the newest businessman on the main street. As the result of a motion at the last meeting DeWitt Miller, Wingham's mayor, said that the council had requested a housing survey by the Ontario Housing Corporation and that this was currently in progress. He said anyone interested in low rental gun could hurl a projectile 26 miles! A full-page advertisement Shouted the praise of the Frank- lin motor car, which was an air,cooled job that had no liquid radiation system as we know it today. The Hudson car was adver- tised at $1250 but the Hupmo- bile, also made in Detroit, sold for $1085, Willys-Over- land was announcing the pro- duction of a new model which would sell for $1000. The Saginaw metal garage was selling for $65,00. (The whole garage, not just the door.) Another ingenious device, guaranteed to save motorists many backaches was the Kel- logg engine-driven tire pump. The biggest advertisement in the entire issue was that of the Victor Falking Machine Co. boosting its famous produce -- the Victrola. These sold for any where from $10.00 to $250, 00, depending on the mo- del selected. housing should see the town clerk for an application. The mayor went on to say that the Municipal Develop- ment Board is doing a good job and is following up any leads in regard to industry that reach its ears, He said that Wingham is in a good position as far as employment is concerned, hav- ing 1,285 people employed in the town, a figure that is 200 higher than other Huron County towns of comparable popula- tion, giving the highest per capita employment figure of all towns in the county. He said he felt Wingham needs low rental housing and hopes that some will be forthcoming. NOT EASY The mayor explained that it is difficult to attract industry to Wingham, as the community is not in a designated area and this means that industry cannot obtain here the financial advan- tages that can be offered in such places as Owen Sound and other Georgian Bay centres. This, he said, is not fair, and as a result communities in this part of Ontario will present a brief on the subject to Ottawa authorities in the near future. Mayor Miller closed by say- ing that Wingham is a good sound community and can be better if we keep boosting the town. Lee Vance reported that his committee had investigate the possibility of acquiring property from Alf Lockridge to the east of main street stores south of Diagonal Road, to be used for a parking area. He said that enough merchants were interest- ed in the plan to put up suffic- About the only news in these here hills last week, was 'plow- ing match'. Despite the atroc- ious weather conditions, a num- ber from this area braved it and travelled down to Sea forth to catch some of the activities. No doubt some handsome prince will be making the rounds this Deadline for Christmas Mail The local post office an- nounces the deadlines for Christ- mas overseas parcels as follows: Surface, Britain, Nov. 24; Eur- ope, Oct. 31; Australia, Oct. 21; Hong Kong, Oct. 22. Air, Britain, Dec. 10; Europe, Dec. 8; Australia, Dec. 10; Hong Kong, Dec. 8. Deadline for letters: Surface, Britain, Nov. 29; Europe, Nov. 1'7; Australia, Oct. 29; Hong Kong, Oct. 30. Air, Britain, Dec. 14; Europe and Australia, Dec. 12; Hong Kong, Dec. 11. Unsealed Christmas card rates to Canada, U.S.A., South America, Central America, West Indies and Spain are 3 cents with a 4 cents rate to all other countries. ient money to purchase the property, but not to develop it, As a result he and Harold Rem- mington attended council with the suggestion that the merch- ants buy the property and coun- cil take it over, tear down the buildings and make it into a parking let. Mr. Vance said some of the council expressed interest but the matter is not settled, as some councillors did not ap- prove of the plan. He went on to describe the advantages of the idea, stating it would pro- vice a through right-of-way from Diagonal Road to Victoria Street and would create con- siderable extra off-street park- ing for the public. week to find the Cinderellas who fit the muddy slippers left behind! Wonder if he'll come to Belmore. Wouldn't he be surprised if he knew that the prettiest girl in our town wore knee-high rubber boots! Pretty --- and smart too! Speaking of the plowing match, we're plenty proud of one of our area plowmen, T.P. O'Malley, who competed four days at this, his 25th provincial match. Among the top com- petition that he defeated were Ritchie Wright and Jack Barr, who flew from Ireland for the match (Mr. Barr was champ- ion plowman of Ireland), and Roller Skating Profits Are Put To Good Use Many people never visit the arena and have no idea of the steady improvements going on there under the direction of chairman and acting arenaman ager, Harold Wild. Square Deal carpenters have made several repairs and im- provements to arena woodwork. One radiant heat unit has been installed in the lobby and it is hoped to add more units in the near future. Nearly forty gal- lons of paint have been used in redecorating with special at- tention being given to the wash- rooms. Dressing rooms are also to be given their first paint job. Another big improvement is the painting of the seats for the first time since they were in- stalled in 1924. Winter activities are not very remunerative owing to the heavy expense of making arti- ficial ice. Mr. Wild reports the profits from roller skating are making steady improvements possible. Ice will be installed the week-end of October 29th. Robert C. Johnston from Hat- ley, Quebec, the only compet- ing plowman from our neigh- bouring province. Congratula- tions are extended to T.P.; how ironic that an O'Malley should be the one to put the Irish in their place!! Wedding bells rang loud and clear in the village on Saturday, and here again, the weather- man could have been more co- operative. High Noon saw the wedding of Miss Lois Simmons and Mr. James Freiburger; at 2.30 Sharon Merkley became the bride of James Adams. Both ceremonies were in the United Church. We congratulate the two couples. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Jeffray and family visited on Sunday at the home of Warren Zinn at Dungannon. United Church services were cancelled on Sunday, in order that friends might attend anni- versary services at Mildmay United Church. Rev. Peter Renner of Wiarton was the guest speaker. Our pastor, Rev. D. L. Steven was in charge of anniversary services at Claver- ing United Church. —Visitors on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Hap Swatridge were Mr. and Mrs. Hack But- son, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Tidy and daughters from Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Butson and Steven from Aldershot, Mrs. Dorothy Stewart, Carol, Bev and Dennis from Stratford, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Simpson and Jo Anne of Stoney Creek. —Mr. and Mrs. Murray Ger- rie visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ozzie Whitfield in Kitchener on the week-end. —Wallace .Agar of Wingham and George Agar of Stratford at- tended the funeral of Mrs. An- drew Agar at Mount Forest Unit- ed Church on Monday. —Mr. and Mrs, P. 0. Good- year of 'Saskatoon visited a few days last week with his sister, Mrs, Omar Haselgrove and Mr. Haselgrove. They all went to Preston to visit their sister, Mrs. Fred McAlpine and then to Strathroy to visit another sister, Mrs. Lorne Richardson who is a patient in Strathroy Hospital, —Miss Elva Warwick of Brus- sels visited on the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Ag+ ar. —Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Bie- man and family of London visit- ed on Sunday with their aunt, Mrs. Mary Macfie. —Mrs, A. R. DuVal, chair- man of District No. 4 attended the Ladies' Lawn Bowling As- sociation's annual meeting in Toronto last Friday. —Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Beirnes spent Thanksgiving in Kitchen- er. Mrs. L. Aldworth returned with them to spend a few days and they all attended the din- ner at Danny's Restaurant in honor of the 50th wedding an- niversary of Mr. and Mrs. Har- vey Niergarth last Saturday. --Visitors for the Thanksgiv- ing holidays at the home of Mr. and Mrs, F. Belfour were Mr, and Mrs. Paul Beyer of Detroit, Rev, and Mrs. Wm, Parrott of Fordwich and Mrs. C. V. O'Connor of Fort Wil- liam. "-Mrs. Alex Miller of Strat- ford spent last week with her sister, Mrs. Donald Rae. ,-Miss Min Weir of Toronto spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Ann Weir. Miss Hazel Weir returned to Toronto with her for a few days. —Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Staf- ford of Port Burwell visited with her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Mc- Michael, over the week-end and also called on Mrs. Ann Weir on Sunday. Business Assoc. Agrees on Christmas Shopping Hours Belmore Personal Notes W301) SERVICi Appearing in The Advance-Times, which have been taken by our staff photographers are now available to those who wish to purchase reprints, ORDERS MUST BE PLACED WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF PUBLICATION. 68 in PRIC E . . . IC ,E SCHEDULE x . . . $1.50 8x10 in $3.00 DON'T DELAY BE READY TO GO — DESPITE THE SNOW READMAN'S TEXACO SERVICE CENTRE Dear 351-3380 Winahani